Padmamalini means “Wearing a garland of lotuses; Lakshmi”. Padmamalini (पद्ममालिनी · పద్మమాలిని) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Wearing a garland of lotuses; Lakshmi”. It is formed from padma (lotus), mālin (garlanded). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, within Kanya rashi (Virgo).

Padmamalini name meaning at a glance

FactPadmamalini
MeaningWearing a garland of lotuses; Lakshmi
GenderHindu girl name
OriginClassical Sanskrit
Rootspadma (lotus) + mālin (garlanded)
StyleClassic
Devanagariपद्ममालिनी
Teluguపద్మమాలిని
Sanskrit (IAST)padmamālinī
PronunciationPad-ma-maa-li-nee
First syllableप
NakshatraUttara Phalguni (pada 3)
RashiKanya (Virgo)
Numerology6 (Chaldean) · 3 (Pythagorean)
ThemesDivine & deities

Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Padmamalini

Padmamalini is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:

  • padma — lotus
  • mālin — garlanded

Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).

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Nakshatra and rashi for Padmamalini

By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “प” of Padmamalini falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows directly from the chart.

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How to write Padmamalini

  • Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): पद्ममालिनी
  • Telugu: పద్మమాలిని
  • Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): padmamālinī

How to pronounce Padmamalini

Say it as “Pad-ma-maa-li-nee” — 5 spoken syllables.

Names similar to Padmamalini

Paulomi, Padmagandha, Pallavini, Pankajakshi, Pankti, Parijatika

Padmamalini: frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Padmamalini?

Padmamalini means “Wearing a garland of lotuses; Lakshmi”. It is formed from padma (lotus), mālin (garlanded).

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Is Padmamalini a traditional or a modern name?

Padmamalini is a classical Sanskrit name.

How is Padmamalini written in Hindi and Telugu?

In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): पद्ममालिनी. In Telugu: పద్మమాలిని. Sanskrit transliteration: padmamālinī.

Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Padmamalini?

Its first syllable “प” falls in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra (pada 3) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart.

What is the numerology number of Padmamalini?

6 in Chaldean numerology and 3 in Pythagorean numerology.

Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.

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